Confirmed Manchester United XI vs Norwich City – Lingard starts

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 30: Jesse Lingard of Manchester United reacts as he warms up prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and Burnley at Old Trafford on December 30, 2021 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Ralf Rangnick has named his Manchester United starting line-up to face Norwich City at Old Trafford, as the Red Devils look for their first win in five weeks.

The team needs to stick together today – something they haven’t done in recent matches, especially after going a goal behind against Everton at Goodison Park last time out.

United have four players missing for the game against relegation strugglers Norwich City.

David de Gea will start between the posts, but that won’t come as a surprise to anyone, as confirmed by United’s official Twitter account.

In defence we have Diogo Dalot, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire and Alex Telles.

We thought that Nemanja Matic would start in midfield but that is not the case today. Instead, we’ll see Paul Pogba, Bruno Fernandes and Jesse Lingard in a midfield three.

Cristiano Ronaldo will lead the line as Jadon Sancho and Anthony Elanga attack from the flanks.

United are currently seventh in the table, with Tottenham sat in fourth, while Norwich sit bottom, seven points behind 17th-placed Everton, who have a game in hand.

Rangnick has won eight of his 17 Premier League games in charge: the lowest percentage (47%) by any United manager. Hopefully today he makes it nine wins…

More Stories Alex Telles Anthony Elanga Bruno Fernandes Cristiano Ronaldo David de Gea Diogo Dalot Harry Maguire Jadon Sancho Jesse Lingard Manchester United Norwich City Paul Pogba Victor Lindelof